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State of AlabamaHACR Contractor Board ExaminationsCandidate Information BulletinRefrigerationEXAM DESCRIPTIONS(HAC) Heating and Air ConditioningAny and all legal entities engaged in the business of refrigerationcontracting and servicing, installation, and repair.Any individual or any regularly employed person for any partnershipor corporation who for hire is engaged in the installation or service andrepair of heating and air conditioning systems.Number of QuestionsTime allowed (hours)Subject AreaGeneral KnowledgePipingSystems & SizingEquipmentMaintenancePlan ReadingBusiness OrganizationRisk ManagementProject ManagementEstimatingSafety and EnvironmentalLabor LawsPayroll and Employment TaxesFinancial ManagementContractsLien LawsLicensing LawsReferences 1105# Quest.1510251015512242344314Number of QuestionsTime allowed (hours)Subject AreaGeneral KnowledgePipingSystems & SizingMaintenance/TroubleshootingPlan ReadingBusiness OrganizationContractsEstimatingFinancial ManagementLabor LawsLicensing LawsLien LawsPayroll and Employment TaxesProject ManagementRisk ManagementSafety and EnvironmentalReferences International Residential Code, 2015. ISBN: Item # 3100S15. InternationalCode Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478.Available @iccsafe.org or https://www.provexam.com/en-us/shopLaws, Rules and Regulations of the State of Alabama , 2009. AlabamaBoard of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors, 8Commerce Street, Site 200, Montgomery, AL 36130-5025. available athttp://www.hacr.alabama.gov/ --candidate printed versions allowed at testingsitesManual D: Residential Duct Systems, third, Version 1.10. ISBN: 1-89276550-0. Air Conditioning Contractors of America, 2800 Shirlington Road, Suite300, Arlington, VA 22206. www.amazon.comResidential Load Calculation - Manual J-Abridged, 8th. ISBN: 978-1892765-35-7. Air Conditioning Contractors of America, 2800 ShirlingtonRoad, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22206. Available at www.acca.orgRefrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, 7th edition , 7th. ISBN:978-1-111-64447-5. Delmar Publishing, PO Box 6904, Florence, KY 41022.available at www.cengagebrain.com 6th edition also allowed in testing site forAlabama.ACCA Duct slide rule. Air Conditioning Contractors of America, 2800Shirlington Road, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22206. Available at www.acca.orgTrane Ductulator, 2013. Trane, FL. ACCA ductulator also allowed. 904# Quest.14121318313443414222Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Part 1926 , 2012. ISBN:9780160911576. Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954,Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954. Available at http://bookstore.gpo.gov.Candidate printed versions permitted in testing room if exam is open book.OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry is permitted as a substitutefor this book.International Mechanical Code, 2015. ISBN: Item # 3300S15.International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country ClubHills, IL 60478. available @iccsafe.orgLaws, Rules and Regulations of the State of Alabama , 2009. AlabamaBoard of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors, 8Commerce Street, Site 200, Montgomery, AL 36130-5025. available athttp://www.hacr.alabama.gov/ --candidate printed versions allowed attesting sites.Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, 7th edition , 7th. ISBN:978-1-111-64447-5. Delmar Publishing, PO Box 6904, Florence, KY 41022.available at www.cengagebrain.com 6th edition also allowed in testing sitefor Alabama.Basic Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management 12th edition, 12th edition. ISBN: 1-934234-98-2. National Association ofState Contractors Licensing Agencies, 23309 North 17th Drive, Building 1,Unit 10, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Available at www.NASCLA.org andhttps://www.provexam.com/shop/Basic Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management - 12thedition, 12th edition. ISBN: 1-934234-98-2. National Association of StateContractors Licensing Agencies, 23309 North 17th Drive, Building 1, Unit ps://www.provexam.com/shop/AL-HVACR CIB 2020.04.04 Prov, Inc. 2020Page4

State of AlabamaHACR Contractor Board ExaminationsCandidate Information BulletinPURCHASING REFERENCE MATERIALS & STUDY GUIDES Lawson State Tech College (Books & Prep Course)Air Conditioning & RefrigerationU.S. Highway 11 SouthPost Office Box 308Bessemer, Alabama 35021205-925-2515205-929-3470Fax: 205-929-3598www.lawsonstate.edu NARS Training Systems (Books & Prep Course)Post Office Box 804Huntsville, Alabama800-722-3072256-536-7804Fax: 356-536-1525The exams described above are based upon the studyreferences for each exam. We have listed the referencebook’s ISBN and a website at which candidates canpurchase the reference book. Most reference books canalso be purchased by phone or online through thefollowing companies. Shipping charges will apply. Brick andmortar locations are indicated, but candidates should callto verify that orders are ready for pickup.Examination Preparation Course Providers andBook Suppliers.You will be provided with a list of reference books whenyou apply for your test. You can also go to our website forthis information. Many of the books for your examinationare available from Prov using the following information. Prov Bookstore10234 South 2460 EastSandy, Utah 84092https://www.provexam.com/shop/Toll Free: 866-720-7768If candidates need assistance in ordering any studymaterials, they may contact Prov at 866-720-7768.Outside Alabama @ Home Prep, Inc.900 East Hill Ave., Suite 380Knoxville, TN 37915800-952-0910www.contractor-licensing.com AAA Construction School, Inc.34 Arlington Road SouthJacksonville, FL 32216800-741-7277 or 904-722-9994www.aaaconstructionschool.com American Contractors (Books & Prep Course)Exam Services & Book Store5000 Linbar Drive, Suite 250Nashville, Tennessee 37211800-955-7277Fax: 615-832-4550www.examprep.org Builder’s Book Depot1001 East Jefferson Rd., Ste. 5Phoenix, AZ 85034800-284-3434 or 602-252-4050www.buildersbookdepot.comMost reference books can also be purchased by phone oronline through the following companies.Inside Alabama Alabama Power Company (Books & Prep Course)HVAC Training Center2388 County Road 93Verbena, Alabama 36091800-634-0154www.alabamapower.com/hvac Btrained (Prep Course)Brian ByromP.O. Box 3404Hueytown, AL 35023(205) R CIB 2020.04.04 Prov, Inc. 2020Page5

State of AlabamaHACR Contractor Board ExaminationsCandidate Information Bulletin Proof of IdentityFlorida Licenses and Corporation, Inc.1150 NW 72nd Ave., #720Miami, FL s.comUpon arriving at the testing center, you will be requiredto show a government-issued, photo-bearingidentification. The photo-bearing ID must be current andvalid. Forms of valid photo-bearing ID are a driver’slicense, passport, or military ID.International Code Council900 Montclair Rd.Birmingham, AL 35213800-786-4452www.iccsafe.orgYou will also be required to sign a test center log and willbe photographed by the test center staff. If you cannotproduce a valid government-issued photo ID, refuse toparticipate in signing the test center log, or refuse to bephotographed, you will be dismissed from the testingcenter and forfeit all testing fees for that testing session.North American Contractors Association336-540-0149www.infonaca.comIf you do not have a photo ID, you may still present a validState driver’s license without a photo, a State ID cardwithout a photo that is issued by the DMV, or a birthcertificate.PRACTICE EXAMS AVAILABLE FROM PROVProv also offers practice examinations in several examcategories. Practice examinations cost 25.00 each andmay be ordered either by phone or online athttps://www.provexam.com/en-us/shopPractice examinations prices do not include tax norshipping.Candidates must be sure to use the correct shippingoption when ordering. Prov provides practice exams forthe following tests: Prohibited ItemsNo cameras, recorders, watches, cell phones or othercommunication devices are allowed in the testing room.Talking and smoking are not allowed in the testing room.Approved ItemsYou may bring the following approved items into thetesting center: Alabama (HAC) Heating and Air ConditioningAlabama Refrigeration TEST DAY RULES AND PROCEDURESReference Material RulesCheck-in DeadlineThe doors to each testing center will open at least 15minutes before all scheduled testing appointments inorder to check candidates into the testing center. Youshould plan to arrive early to make sure you are seatedby the time the testing begins.If you arrive late, AND the testing session has alreadybegun, YOU WILL BE TURNED AWAY, will forfeit yourexam fees, and will be required to reschedule for a futuretesting date.AL-HVACR CIB 2020.04.04Pencils.Calculator. Only simple 4-function calculatorsare permitted. PDAs, tablets, cell phones orother special calculators are NOT permitted.Approved References. (See information below).All examinations are designed to allow you to useauthorized references while taking their exams. For a listof what reference materials are authorized for theexams, please refer to the exam description for thecandidate’s exam. All reference materials will bechecked by the Prov test administrator prior to thecandidates being permitted access to the testing room.You should prepare your reference materials using ONLYthe following methods. Prov, Inc. 2020 HighlightingHandwritten notes must be written in pen (ink)Page6

State of AlabamaHACR Contractor Board ExaminationsCandidate Information Bulletin Attaching permanent tabsReference materials which do not meet the followingguidelines will not be allowed in the testing room. Theseguidelines are in place to ensure that every candidate istested fairly and that no candidate has access tounapproved resources.Furthermore, the candidate will forfeit the examinationfees paid. Finally, anyone caught with test questions intheir possession, either during or following theexamination will be prosecuted by Prov for theft ofcopyrighted testing materials.RESULTS REPORTING Handwritten notes other than formulas written inpen ONLY, are NOT allowed in any portion of areference book. Moveable tabs are NEVER permitted in a referencebook. A reference book CANNOT contain Post-it notes. Photocopied documents CANNOT be added to areference book. Photocopied versions of a reference book areNEVER permitted. Test preparation study guides are NOT approvedreferences and are NOT permitted in the testingcenter; this includes practice examinations.We ask that you leave all unauthorized materials in yourcar or vehicle. If you are caught using unauthorizedmaterials during testing, these materials will beconfiscated, your testing will be terminated with feesforfeited, and the Department will be notified of yourdismissal from the exam.During the testing process you MAY NOT: Share reference materials during testing.Highlight, underline, mark or write any kind ofinformation in their reference materials duringtesting.Because the examination process is a requirement forlicensure with the State of Alabama, candidatesautomatically consent to permit Prov to share their testresults with the State.Upon completion of an examination, a candidate’s testwill be scored and sent to the Alabama Board of Heating,Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors.Prov’s scoring system will grade your exam immediatelyupon completion of your test and you will receive yourscore report at the testing center. You must achieve a70% score in order to pass the exam.RETESTING POLICYCandidate’s eligibility is valid for one year from thebeginning eligibility date. Candidates who fail the examor who fail to take the exam by the end of their eligibilitydate must submit to the Alabama Board of Heating, AirConditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors a retakeform along with an additional examination fee. Pleasevisit the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, andRefrigeration Contractors website for more details and acopy of the form.Candidates cannot retake an exam once they havepassed that exam unless required by the State ofAlabama.REVIEWS & PROV’S ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODSVisitor PolicyNo one other than the candidate will be allowed in thetesting room. Non-testing visitors are NOT permitted towait in the lobby while candidates test.Reviews are intended to help candidates audit theirtesting results by allowing them to see which questionswere missed.Unethical Conduct PolicyCandidates may request a review of their exam afterfailing an exam category two (2) times. To be eligible fora review, candidates must score within 10% of therequired 70% passing score. The review for all tests is 11/2 hours in length. During the review candidates will beprovided a printout of the questions they missed and theanswers chosen in response to those questions.Any individual caught giving or receiving assistanceduring or after the examination or caught usingunauthorized materials during the examination will bereported directly to the Department. Those caught in theact of cheating will be dismissed from the examinationand their testing results will be frozen.AL-HVACR CIB 2020.04.04 Prov, Inc. 2020Page7

State of AlabamaHACR Contractor Board ExaminationsCandidate Information BulletinThe review will be conducted under the same testingconditions as the exam using the same test security rules.The cost of the review is 80.00 (includes tax) for eachtest reviewed. Candidates will request or schedule areview using the same methods described earlier forscheduling.Review fees are collected by Prov. Payment for examsshould be made directly to Prov. Please visit the State ofAlabama HACR Contractor Board website for a completeschedule of fees.Candidates paying for any other services provided byProv can use the following methods of payment: Money Orders Cashier’s Checks Certified Checks Credit Cards (Amex, Discover, Master Card, Visa)No personal or company checks will be accepted and allregistrations that include personal or company checkswill be returned without processing.EXAM CHALLENGE PROCESSIf during an exam or review, the candidates encounter aquestion they think is inaccurate or otherwise incorrect,they are encouraged to submit an Exam Comment toProv detailing why they feel the question is in error.Candidates testing on computer may make theircomments in the testing system. Candidates who arereviewing an exam will automatically be provided withan Exam Comment form. Prov staff will review eachcomment within two weeks of submittal. Should anycomment result in a change to a test question and/orcandidate score, Prov will report the change to the Stateof Alabama HACR Contractor Board. The Board will notifythe candidate of the score change and issue a new resultletter. Detailed answers to questions or comments arenot provided for test security purposes.HAND SCORE REQUESTProv ensures the accuracy of our exam results. Ourcomputer system, is designed to identify and report anypotential error in data collected from an exam session. Ifyou would like to have your score reassessed foraccuracy, you can request a Hand Score by calling Prov at1-866-720-7768 and asking for a Hand Score RequestForm.AL-HVACR CIB 2020.04.04A Hand Score Request form requires a signature andmust be mailed to Prov. Forms must be received by Provno later than ninety (90) days after your examinationadministration date and must be accompanied by a copyof your original score letter.Once a Hand Score is received, Prov Staff will process therequest within seven (7) to ten (10) business days. Duringthe Hand Score process a staff member will ensure thatyour answers were properly recorded and scored bycomparing the captured answers to the exam key. Uponcompletion of the Hand Score we will provide a letter bymail to report the outcome of the reassessment.The cost of the hand score is 25.00 (includes tax).PROV’S NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENTProv provides equal access to its exams and testingprograms for all eligible persons. Although individualjurisdictions that Prov represents are wholly responsiblefor determining eligibility of candidates, it is the policy ofProv to maintain an environment free of discriminationand to prohibit discrimination and harassment againstany person on the basis of race, color, national origin,gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexualorientation, and veteran, marital or family status.Harassment of Prov program participants, proctors, staffor candidates will not be tolerated. If candidates wish toexpress concerns about discrimination, they shouldcontact Prov at 866-720-7768 or write to: Prov, Inc., 5200NW 43rd St., Suite 102-167, Gainesville, FL 32606.SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONSProv complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) in providing special accommodations forcandidates that require additional assistance during thetesting process.If candidates feel that they qualify for a specialaccommodation during testing, they should contact Provat (866) 720-7768.Prov will require writtendocumentation from a licensed physician or psychologistdocumenting the disability and further require a requestdescribing the requested remedy. Prov will then workdirectly with the candidates to make theaccommodations they will need in order to completetheir examination. Prov, Inc. 2020Page8

State of AlabamaHACR Contractor Board ExaminationsCandidate Information BulletinSAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS6.The following are sample questions that reflect theformat and style of the questions found on exams.Air supplied to mechanical equipment forcombustion, ventilation and cooling is classified asstandard air with a temperature of:1.A vented wall furnace CANNOT be installed withinhow many inches of the area of a door swing?A. 50 degrees F.A.12".C. 70 degrees F.B.16".D. 80 degrees F.C.18".D.24".2.B. 60 degrees F.7.When used in an unpressurized system, ABSpiping can withstand heat up to:What is the MINIMUM room opening area requiredfor ventilating an adjoining space?A. 5 sq. ft.B. 10 sq. ft.3.A.120 degrees FB.145 degrees FC.160 degrees FD.180 degrees FC. 25 sq. ft.D. 50 sq. ft.8.Tubing used for refrigerant piping should be cut atwhat angle?Underground metal ducts NOT having a protectivecoating must be encased in concrete with aMINIMUM thickness of:A. 1”A.15-degreesB. 2”B.30-degreesC. 3”C.45-degreesD. 4”D.90-degreesANSWERS TO SAMPLE QUESTIONS4.What is the MINIMUM distance test duration whenconducting pressure measurements on a system ina single-family dwelling?1. A2. B3. DA.10 minutesB.15 minutesC.20 minutesD.30 minutes4. A5. A6. C7. C8. B5.How high above grade must concrete slabs extendwhen supporting equipment or appliances?A. 3 inchesB. 4 inchesC. 5 inchesD. 6 inchesAL-HVACR CIB 2020.04.04 Prov, Inc. 2020Page9

State of AlabamaHACR Contractor Board ExaminationsCandidate Information BulletinHow to decide whether to use Examroom? Not everycomputer system is capable of taking a test onExamroom.The following are the MINIMUMrequirements that your computer system would need tomeet in order to qualify to take your test using theExamroom service: Operating system on computer needs to berecent (less than 3-4 years old)Works on a MAC, PC, or ChromebookNeed either a Chrome or Firefox browser(Chrome works best)Need a functioning computer web-camera andmicrophoneNeed a good consistent Internet connectioncapable of uploading files in excess of 3 MbpsPlease use the following links to do a system checkbefore you schedule your exam to make sure yourcomputer system will allow you to take a test using thissystem.https://examroom.ai/systemtest/When prompted “Permission to access camera andmicrophone”, you must click

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